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Fair + Square Blanket, Knit Version
MATERIALS
To knit your own Crib (Throw) size blanket, you will need…
22 (27) skeins of Purl Soho’s Morning, 75% organically grown cotton and 25% yak. Each skein is 191 yards.
- Main Color: 7 (12) skeins of Heirloom White; approximately 1,295 (2,292) yards required
- Color A: 1 skein of Winter Pink; approximately 42 (74) yards required
- Color B: 1 skein of Purple Allium; approximately 26 (46) yards required
- Color C: 1 skein of Pink Radish; approximately 53 (94) yards required
- Color D: 1 skein of Pink Lemonade; approximately 57 (101) yards required
- Color E: 1 skein of Sweet Apricot; approximately 40 (71) yards required
- Color F: 1 skein of Yellow Apple; approximately 55 (97) yards required
- Color G: 1 skein of Cucumber Ice; approximately 49 (87) yards required
- Color H: 1 skein of Tender Green; approximately 38 (67) yards required
- Color I: 1 skein of Araucana Blue; approximately 31 (55) yards required
- Color J: 1 skein of Fresh Sky; approximately 57 (101) yards required
- Color K: 1 skein of Dungarees Blue; approximately 30 (53) yards required
- Color L: 1 skein of Blue Morning Glory; approximately 23 (41) yards required
- Color M: 1 skein of Mountain Purple; approximately 40 (71) yards required
- Color N: 1 skein of Stone Cottage; approximately 38 (67) yards required
- Color O: 1 skein of Grassland Green; approximately 36 (64) yards required
FOUR-COLOR PALETTES
Another option is to make a Small or Large Throw blanket using fewer skeins and just four contrast colors. You will need…
11 (18) skeins of Purl Soho’s Morning, 75% organically grown cotton and 25% yak. Each skein is 191 yards.
Main Color: 7 (12) skeins of Heirloom White; approximately 1,295 (2,292) yards required
- Color A: 1 (2) skein(s); approximately 191 (338) yards required
- Color B: 1 (2) skein(s); approximately 176 (312) yards required
- Color C: 1 (1) skein; approximately 93 (165) yards required
- Color D: 1 (1) skein; approximately 104 (184) yards required
For palette inspiration, click here!
You will also need…
- US 6 (4 mm), 16- or 20-inch circular needles
- A set of US 6 double pointed needles
- Stitch markers, including one unique
GAUGE
20 stitches and 40 rounds = 4 inches in garter stitch
Dimensions of individual square for Small Throw: 6 x 6 inches (see Basic Square, below, and cast on 120 stitches)
Dimensions of individual square for Large Throw: 8 x 8 inches (see Basic Square, below, and cast on 160 stitches)
SIZES
Small Throw (Large Throw)
Finished Dimensions: 30 inches wide x 42 inches long (40 inches wide x 56 inches long)
Designed by Purl Soho designer, Jake Canton. Click here to see even more of Jake’s designs!
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- First published: September 2021
- Page created: September 17, 2021
- Last updated: March 7, 2023 …
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